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January 25, 2012

My Book Boyfriend (#3): Jace Wayland (City of Bones)





Hey all, and welcome to this week's installment of My Book Boyfriend, a weekly meme hosted by Missie over at The Unread Reader. If you'd like to play along, it's simple! Just share one of your latest literary crushes; you know, give his stats, a picture of what you think he might look like, and some of his quotes that make you melt into a heap on your couch, chair, or wherever you read. :) For more details, check out the rules, then get your boyfriend posted! :)

This week my...
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Published on January 25, 2012 18:42

January 24, 2012

WWW Wednesdays (#2)

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

• What are you currently reading?• What did you recently finish reading?• What do you think you'll read next?       MY ANSWERS: What are you currently reading?  I'm currently buried in City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. I know, I'm doing this backwards, that The Mortal Instruments was out before The Infernal Devices, BUT! The Infernal Devices ARE the prequels to The Mortal Instruments, so that's what I'm claiming my thought process...
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Published on January 24, 2012 22:29

January 23, 2012

Teaser Tuesday (#3): City of Bones by Cassandra Clare





Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just click the following link to see the rules. Without further ado, here are my teasers for the week:

"Clary couldn't believe her ears. 'Are you threatening to kidnap me?' 'If you want to look at it that way,' Jace said, 'yes.'"
"Clary heard her mother draw in a sharp breath before speaking, her voice eerily calm: 'I love you, Clary.' The phone went dead."






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Published on January 23, 2012 20:10

When I'm Not Reading (#2): Michelle from Book Briefs

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Hey everyone! Sorry I missed a week of When I'm Not Reading, but I'm back, and with one of my favorite bloggers out there, Michelle from Book Briefs! Read on to get to know her better and where you can find her on the interwebs! :)



BIO:I'm a 24 year old, 2L at Florida State University College of Law. I love dogs, YA books, reality TV, estates and trust law, and quotes. Maybe not in that order. My blog focuses on book reviews (mostly YA, but some adult too), author posts and...
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Published on January 23, 2012 11:18

Review: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

Clockwork Prince by Cassandra ClareRelease Date: December 6, 2011Publisher: Simon & SchusterPages: 359Received: PurchasedRating: 4 out of 5 Books

GOODREADS BLURB: The situation at the London Institute has never been more precarious. With Mortmain and his clockwork army still threatening, the Council wants to strip Charlotte of her power and hand the running of the Enclave over to the unscrupulous and power-hungry Benedict Lightwood.



In the hope of saving Charlotte and the Institute...
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Published on January 23, 2012 10:11

January 19, 2012

Review: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra ClareRelease Date: August 31, 2010Publisher: Margaret K. McElderryPages: 476Received: PurchasedRating: 5 out of 5 Books

GOODREADS BLURB: Magic is dangerous--but love is more dangerous still.



When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gasli...
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Published on January 19, 2012 10:07

Review: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra ClareRelease Date: August 31, 2010Publisher: Margaret K. McElderryPages: 476Received: PurchasedRating: 5 out of 5 Books

GOODREADS BLURB: Magic is dangerous--but love is more dangerous still.



When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gasli...
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Published on January 19, 2012 10:07

January 18, 2012

My Book Boyfriend (#2): Will Herondale (Clockwork Angel)



Hey all, and welcome to this week's installment of My Book Boyfriend, a weekly meme hosted by Missie over at The Unread Reader. If you'd like to play along, it's simple! Just share one of your latest literary crushes; you know, give his stats, a picture of what you think he might look like, and some of his quotes that make you melt into a heap on your couch, chair, or wherever you read. :) For more details, check out the rules, then get your boyfriend posted! :)

My book boyfriend...
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Published on January 18, 2012 08:25

WWW Wednesdays (#1)

 

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

• What are you currently reading?• What did you recently finish reading?• What do you think you'll read next?









My Answers:

What are you currently reading?

I'm currently reading Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. I have to say, her writing is AMAZING! It is simply some of the best visual writing I've seen. There are definitely no "showing" aspects in her writing, and it's a very fresh breath of air to truly see how...
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Published on January 18, 2012 07:44

Teaser Tuesday (#2): Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare





Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just click the following link to see the rules. Without further ado, here are my teasers for the week: 



 "Sophie's words came out in a rush. 'He isn't someone you should care for, Miss Tessa. Not like that. He isn't to be trusted, or relied on. He--he isn't what you think he is.'"
"'It's alright to love someone who doesn't love you back, as long as they're worth you loving them. As long...
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Published on January 18, 2012 07:29